Caffeine...what does it do for you?

[myfoursonsks]

So, tons of people drink coffee to give them energy for their day and other caffeinated beverages.  Caffeine does absolutely nothing for me.  It actually makes me tired.  I was wondering how common this is.

So, I am putting up a poll.

[LvnDeadGrl]

It does nothing to me unless I drink massive amounts of it.

My husband is like you, it makes it tired.

[isra1986]

It does nothing for me. I am too addicted. I get a headache if I don't have it though!

[Gabeys_Mommy]

I've never had a sip of coffee in my life, so I can't speak for that. However, if I have a mountain dew it gives me a little energy and wakes me up. As for any other type of soda or whatnot, I don't really feel the effects of it.

[Pnukey]

Caffeine gives me energy and takes away headaches.  

[lilberber]

and its addicting swear! their isnt a day where i dont want to stop at a esspresso place to pick up a caramel mochiato!

[MARIE20]

It gives me alot of energy, too much makes me nauseous.   I wish I could get my energy from else where though.

[babybee2007]

Well, right now I'm pregnant, so I haven't been drinking any coffee or caffeinated drinks for about two months (and it's been nice!)

Usually, I drink a LOT of coffee...  and it doesn't really do anything to boost my energy.  I found that if I didn't drink it in the morning, I'd start to get a bad headache.

After this pregnancy, I may have one cup every now and then, but I don't want to start up my coffee habit again.  I feel fine without it!

[3galsmomma]

None of the above lol. I am narcoleptic, so I am always tired. We've tried caffeine to give me energy, but it has no effect on me. I will say, drinking a red bull does take away my migranes.

[purplemoosemom]

I used to think it gave me energy and "fixed" my headaches.  But I cut caffeine out of my diet a few months ago and it's amazing how much better I feel!  I used to drink a TON of Coke every day--I loved the stuff!  Now, I'm lucky if I have a soda once every 2-3 weeks! 

I found out, after I cut caffeine out, that the caffeine was TRIGGERING my migraines.  I would get a migraine and it would last literally, several DAYS.  I would be in bed, laying around, unable to do ANYTHING b/c my head hurt SO bad.  I haven't had  a migraine since I cut out caffeine!  And, I don't think I went through much withdrawl, so I got lucky! 

I'm now pregnant and this is the first pregnancy (this is my 6th pregnancy!) that I will not have had a ton of coke and chocolate, etc.  I'm really proud of myself!

[greensmurf]

Nothing that I can tell.  If I'm tired and I drink it, I still feel tired.  If I'm alert and I drink it, I'm still alert.  I just like the taste of coffee; I don't drink sodas.  :-)